Crab Shack Seafood Boil

55-25 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Crab Shack Seafood Boil appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
55
Oct 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
41
Jul 27, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Jul 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab Shack Seafood Boil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab Shack Seafood Boil on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab Shack Seafood Boil?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crab Shack Seafood Boil.

How does Crab Shack Seafood Boil compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Crab Shack Seafood Boil most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Crab Shack Seafood Boil's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab Shack Seafood Boil have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crab Shack Seafood Boil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Crab Shack Seafood Boil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Shack Seafood Boil is inspected around three times per year on average.